Judge Speer Demands Safeguards Against Arbitrary Espionage
United States Judge Mary Speer of the Southern District of Georgia criticizes the department of justice practice of inquisitorial examinations of judges. She argues such power endangers judicial independence and could threaten the threefold distribution of power in the American system.
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Rey
Ligux City
Department of Justice
Mary’ Speer
United States
District of
Georgia
Sete Stata Bar’ “Association
Sjudge Speer
Hedy
Senate
Ioverty
Department of Justicez
Strike Agitators Lead Coal Miners
Charleston dispatch reports from Cabin Creek noting about 1 000 miners left work this morning as strike agitators attempt to call anew strike. A majority of miners at Acme and Kayford refused to return, though Paint Creek remains unaffected. The examiner’s handling of court proceedings draws sharp criticism for curtailing defense and inflaming public alarm.
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Charleston
Cabin Crock
United Sted aWveiksra Tat
Acme
Kayftord
Cmbin Creek Coal Company
Paint Creek
Twenty Seventh Annual Methodist Sunday School Convention Opens
The twenty seventh annual convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday schools of the Baltimore conference is in progress at Trinity Church in Martinsburg beginning Sunday.
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Martinsburg
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Baltimore
Trinity Church
Concert Postponed to 8 PM at Court House Tonight
Gregory's band had postponed its open air concert at the court house from last evening to 8 o'clock this evening due to rain. The concert will begin at 8 PM and run for one hour.
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Gregory
Court House
Arguments on admissibility of evidence in legislative bribery trial
Arguments continue in Webster Springs over whether certain evidence is admissible in the legislative bribery case. Senator B A Smith, now on trial for soliciting and receiving bribes, is alleged to have been a longtime Edwards supporter. The issue centers on whether money received and the poll vote cast suffice under the statute.
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Webster Springs
B. A. Smith
Edwards
Smith
Emmett Showalter
Stonewall Park Lot Sale Reaches Fifty Sold Total
Success at Stonewall Park Wednesday as 55 lots sold under C E Prunty for 16000 dollars. Prices ranged from 100 to 850 dollars. Lots measure 50 by 200 and 50 by 430 feet. Prunty expects to sell enough more to reach 100 sold soon. Stonewall Park adjoins Norwood near the fair grounds, a highly desirable property. G N Smith visited from Janesville Thursday.
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Stonewall Park
CE. Prunty
Ffty-tve
Mr. Prunty
Wnorwood
Fair Grounds
State to Erect Tents for Veterans, Awaiting Appropriation
Harrisburg June 26 The state plans to erect tents and ship commissary and quartermaster stores to care for about 10 000 veterans beyond the 40 000 provided for entertainment of old soldiers. War department will not start until general appropriation is agreed upon and the $35 appropriation is secured. Governors have sent letters and telegrams requesting more veterans be accommodated. The war department is ready to erect the tents once legislative action confirms funds.
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Harrisburg Ps
War Department
State Commission
Ten Daye Convicted Again in Police Court
A foreigner convicted on three prior mornings for street drunkenness appeared in police court again this morning. Mayor Will Hote presided and sentenced him to ten days of work on the efemaeth fold, with orders to remain at work for the full term.
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Will Hote
Objections to Board Action Raise Tax and Building Concerns
A letter from residents led by M. D. Davis and Moses Kindelberger questions the board’s handling of school building plans in Northview Coal district. They accuse officials of bypassing procedures, misusing funds, and delaying bids while calling for legal action and judicial review.
Interco-Commission Amends Freight Rates Inquiry
Washington June 25 an amended order from the Interdiate Commerce Commission rescinds a prior order and recalls it for further investigation into freight rates. The commission says no conclusion on revenue adequacy or rate increases is reached and parties retain the right to challenge any proposed rates.
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Washington
Interdiate Commerce ‘Commission
Saiania
Saal Santellaelon Mikes
Lany Party
Washington postmaster race heats up after Smith fire
Guiliton will pick a Parkershore postmaster within days as Senitor Chilton opens a contest for the office. Applicants include Simms Powell Samuel McCommughes and Oscar Jenkins with more expected. Benny Harnish seeks to reopen his bid with help from Senator Goff but faces slim odds.
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Washington
Paeiliatr Guiliton
Baring
Smith
Chilton
Learasa
Othe
Simms Powell
Samuel McCommughes
Oscar Jenkins
Benny Harnishs
Senator Goff
Moving picture machines and electric sign arrive for Star Theatre
Jack Marks owner of the Star theatre receives two moving picture machines from New York for use at the dem Or pheum theater on the FDR Moore property corner of West Pike and South Forty streets set to open July 25. An electric Pars sign with 320 lights will span the pavement and be visible from both sides. M DeStuart buys a Firestone automobile from Columbus Busey Co. Louis Payne previously demonstrated the same make. Stin s five passenger car with Greer and Davis starter and Continental motor. W B Maxwell and Dero Arcee buy five passenger Lexington cars from Marsh Cannon.
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New York
Jack Marks
Star Theater
Dem Orpheum
Fdr Moore
Weet Pike
South Fourthy Streets
Mr. Marks
M. Destuart
Columbus Busey Company
Louis Payne
Stin
Greer
Davis
W. B. Maxwell
Dero Arcee
Lexington
Marsh Cannon
Death of Banker Vance Shocks Wheeling Community
William Bigginbothas aged 70 died at his home in Wheeling after paralysis. He was a prominent banker and is survived by a sister, Mrevat Lowe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at his residence with burial in Masonic cemetery conducted by Rev. C W Stephan.
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Bredgeport
Willam Bigginbothas
Mrevjat
Lowe
Sullivan
Th.j
Hood Horror
Lava
Ralph Johnson
Witla Low Orval Lowe
Seymour Lowe
Walter Harney
Shinnston
Prank Lowe
Mononyah
Lloyd Lowe
Huntington
Omar Lowe
George Lowe
Windsor
William Molev
Chicas
Tak
Masonic Cemetery
CW. Stephan
Mollodiet Episcopal Church
Tribute Held For Robert Si Koon At Adanjaton Church
A large crowd of sorrowing friends attended the funeral of railroad brakeman Robert Si Koon who was killed Tuesday. The United Brethren church in Adanjaton hosted the service with Rev Han and the Knights of Pythias lodge presenting the lodge funeral rites. Burial followed at Green Lawn cemetery.
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Robert Si-Koon
United Brethren Church
Adanjaton
Mr Han
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Koon- Wass
Wurlal
Green Lawn
Railway Worker Walter Laidlaw Fatally Injured in Fall
Martinsburg reports Walter 15 Laidlaw an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops died from injuries after falling from a moving train. He reportedly braced himself to avoid being dragged beneath the wheels despite serious harm.
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Martinsburg
Walter
Laidlaw
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Election in Grant district on Lost Creek school building
Voters in Grant district cast ballots today on funding a new Lost Creek high school. The proposal to spend between 4000 and 9000 dollars requires a 60 percent majority to pass.
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Grant
Lost Creek
Bride Surprise Planned by Local Rivalry Figure
Bunker Pullem a well known local figure plans a surprise by bringing a bride home from Mannington to Clarksburg in the evening. Friends are unaware of his intention, making the event likely a complete surprise.
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Bunker Pullem
Clarksburg
Mannington
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples
A local notices column lists marriage licenses issued to Arthur W. Riddie and a Peart Stertin, Davia B. Cerper, and Frace Lee Duncan. The brief item confirms licenses granted in the period.
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Arthur WV. Riddie
A Peart Stertin
Davia B. Cerper
Frace Lee Duncan
Funeral Services for Frank McDonnell
Funeral services were held for Frank McDonnell, son of Joan Donnell, a well known coal man in the city. A large number of relatives gathered to hear details of his death and pay their respects.
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Frank McDonnell
Mc Fonnail
Joan Donnell
Bt Sa Weil
Lof Reat
Yas’ Welll Knoy
Acme
Infant Child Dies of Cholera at Home
The unnamed infant, months old, child of Mr. and Mrs. M Carrul of Northview, died at home after several days of illness attributed to cholera. Funeral services will be held at the home at 9 o clock tomorrow morning, with burial in the nearby cemetery.
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Peart
Mra.m. Carrul
Northview
Iam i
The Death of Patrick Ruane at Scranton
A report notes the death of Patrick Ruane and his transport to his home in Scranton Pennsylvania. The family plans in home services held at his brother's residence following the event.
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Patrick Ruane
Scranton
Prifar Toring
Ministers Licenses Awarded at Annual Conference
The third day of the District Conference at Ash Chapel Methodist Episcopal church included devotions at 10 o'clock and 3:30 service. Ministers renewal ceremonies issued three licenses. several names appear as renewing and new licensees, with attendees from multiple districts and visitors.
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J Ding
Gheiplidary
Hick
Adueietin
Aeauralt Burnsee
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